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Melody credited her son Gabriel for saving her life in a house fire in October of last year.

“I almost didn’t make it out. If it hadn’t been for my son, I wouldn’t have.”

He was truly her hero that day.

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Melody Jan Collier-Hendry 

 December 6, 1962 – February 14, 2025 

Melody Jan Collier-Hendry, lovingly known as “Mimi” by her family, passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born on December 6, 1962, in Temple, Texas, and graduated from Abilene High School.

Melody dedicated her career to working with MHMR clients, where her patience and ability to connect with people left a lasting impact. She was a loving and caring …

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Whenever I needed you or just when I needed to talk, you were always there and now you’re gone see you soon sister.
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Born

December 6th, 1962
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Graduated from high school

1980
Abilene High School, North 6th Street, Abilene, TX
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Had a child, Gabriel Hendry

November 5th, 1997
Abilene, TX

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Girdner Funeral Home
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Hendrick Hospice Care
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